This Tiny Cabin Hack Will Get You Into Jackson Hole's Most Exclusive Private Sporting Club

Which is basically a win-win situation – you get to stay in a super cool tiny cabin, and adventure your way through this members-only sporting club, which is basically a playground for adults.

One of four tiny cabins that make up Snake River Sporting Club’s Discovery Village.Breanna Wilson

Tiny cabins are having a moment. And for good reason.

They’re practical, they can go just about anywhere, and they’re easy on the eyes. You might even say that the real magic of tiny cabins is that they somehow manage to add to the scenery around it, not distract you from it. Which is exactly why they’re popping up in such incredible destinations.

Like Jackson Hole, Wyoming.

And now that I’m on the tiny cabin bandwagon, my new favorite secret is that the town’s most exclusive sporting club now offers anyone, not just members, the chance to stay in a tiny cabin on their grounds. Which also happens to border 3.5 million acres of national forest.

By renting one of these gorgeous little cabins, you get access just like you were a member, but without the initiation fee and dues. It just might be the most VIP hack to know about in Jackson Hole.

The cabins are outfitted with Restoration Hardware furniture and décor, a nicely outfitted kitchen (there’s a full size fridge, countertop stove, and microwave, as well as a toaster and coffee maker), a full size bathroom with a generously large shower, and a bedroom complete with a queen size bed.

Inside one of the Discovery Cabins.Snake River Sporting Club

The bedrooms fit a queen size bed and there’s plenty of closet space to store luggage.Snake River Sporting Club

There’s also an indoor fireplace as well as a build-your-own-fire starter kit for the outdoor fire pit – a nice setup to spend an evening outside. Once you get your outdoor fire going, you can either relax on you cabin’s front patio, which is furnished with a table and chairs, or you can choose to sit closer to the fire (and the heat) in one of the chairs that are situated around the pit. Despite the perfect setup, S’mores are not included. Yet.

For most people reading this article right now, this is most likely your first introduction to Snake River Sporting Club. So here’s the lowdown.

It’s one of those places that’s just off the beaten path, tucked back into some of Wyoming’s coolest pieces of land just next to the Snake River and Bridger Teton National Forest. Despite being so remote, the Club still manages to have all of the comforts of home, and then some. Although, good luck getting cell service.

There are only four Discovery Cabins in Discovery Village, as well as one Sporting Cabin that members, and non-members, can rent – that’s it as far as rental properties go here. The rest of the breathtakingly gorgeous cabins on the Club’s grounds? Oh, those are for sale, and they start at a cool $2.4 million.

Discovery Village consists of four tiny cabins, and one Conestoga wagon that can be outfitted with beds – the perfect sleeping spot for children.Breanna Wilson

The real beauty of staying here is the access that you have to the lands, and everything that there is to do on them.

Fancy a horseback ride? Sarah in the property’s Equestrian Center will saddle up some horses and take you out on one of the trails that runs throughout the grounds – or, if you have the time, one of the trails that leads into Bridger Teton National Park.

Guided trail rides and lessons are available from the on-property Equestrian Center.Snake River Sporting Club

Thinking you might like a quick 18 holes on a Tom Weiskopf-designed course? No problem.

What’s that sound you hear in the distance? That must be some skeet shooters getting an afternoon of practice in.

And those are just some of the summer activities. Because of course Jackson is known for its winter adventures – and Snake River Sporting Club has plenty to offer as soon as the snow starts to hit the ground.

Heli-skiing is accessible right from the Club’s grounds via a private helipad.

The Club’s golf course transforms into 10 miles of cross-country skiing trails – and you can even access the national forest from the Club for more backcountry trails.

They also add a 100’ x 60’ ice skating rink, they provide everything that you need for tubing and sledding, they just installed brand new platform tennis courts, there’s a beautiful new heated infinity pool that overlooks the Snake River…the list could go on and on.

In addition to all of that, leaving the Club doesn’t necessarily mean leaving the perks of being a member (or temporary member) behind. There’s a dedicated Snake River Sporting Club locker area at Jackson Hole Mountain Resort and members (sorry renters) also get an exclusive discount to the Caldera House – a slope side lounge with a bar, fireplace, locker room and spa in Teton Village.

Yes, now that I said the magic word – spa – I do have to bring up that the downside of the Club is that there is no spa, but Caldera House (for members who take advantage of the discounted membership rate there) or the Teton Mountain Lodge & Spa (for non-members) can take care of that small detail for you.

Snake River Sporting Club is also a good homebase if you’re interested in checking out the nearby national parks – Grand Teton National Park and Yellowstone National Park are both only a day trip away – Grand Teton is about 45 minutes away by car and Yellowstone is about two hours away by car.

Grand Teton National Park, Wyoming.Breanna Wilson

So, you have some of the cutest tiny cabins you ever did see in a beautiful part of Wyoming, access to a super exclusive sporting club with some insanely great summer and winter adventures, and two of the country’s most visited national parks within driving distance – what’s not to love about this secret VIP travel hack?

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